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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.57, 33,493.38 and 13,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.57, 33,493.38 and 13,660.26 is: 18,851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.57 : 33,493.38 = 13,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.57/33,493.38 = 13,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.57x = 33,493.38 × 13,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.57x = 457,528,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,528,279.08/24,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,851.16

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